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1. 授权给，全权委托[O2]
   A senior member of the committee was authorized to act for the chairman during his absence.

   主席不在时，委员会中的一位资深委员被授权代理他的职务。

2. 批准，认可；允许
   The local government authorized the construction of a new airport.

   地方政府批准建造一个新机场。

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